Micael Galvão vs Lucas Barbosa

Micael Galvão faced Lucas Barbosa at 2022 BJJ Stars Middleweight Grand Prix in a match where Galvão's early strategy was clear: avoid being taken down and, if possible, bring Barbosa to the mat. The two traded strength for strength and exchanged takedown attempts, burning through energy in a stretch of play that did not produce much action.

The match stayed in that holding pattern until the final minute, when Galvão, 18 years old and from Manaus, shifted gears and took Barbosa down with a single leg. Barbosa turtled to avoid giving up points, which exposed his back. Galvão took the back and finished with a bow and arrow choke.